zwamp

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Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from English swamp. Related to Dutch zomp (swamp) and zwam (mushroom).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zʋɑmp/
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  • Hyphenation: zwamp
  • Rhymes: -ɑmp

Noun

zwamp m (plural zwampen, diminutive zwampje n)

  1. (Suriname) swamp, marsh, fen
    Synonym: (Belgium and Netherlands) moeras

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Caribbean Hindustani: sampu